The Cavaliers have handed the coaching reins to J.B. Bickerstaff. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavaliers playing better under Bickerstaff

The Cavaliers have responded relatively well under Bickerstaff’s leadership, going 5-5 in the 10 games he’s coached. The team started 14-40 before Bickerstaff took over.

Bickerstaff is an NBA coaching veteran, having worked as an assistant or associate head coach in the league since 2004 with the Charlotte Bobcats, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies before arriving in Cleveland in 2019.